Freddy Ovett (born 16 January 1994) is a British-born Australian professional off-road cyclist.

His parents at the time lived nearby for 10 years at Kinmouth House in Annan where they ran a holiday and sporting breaks business.

[6] His father, Steve Ovett, competed for Great Britain in middle-distance running during the 1970s and the 1980s; he won gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the 800 metres,[7] and the 1986 Commonwealth Games in the 5000 metres.

[8] Ovett himself also competed as a runner before cycling and still occasionally does, having completed the 2023 New York Marathon in a time of 2:37:08 and the Sant Silvestre de Girona 5k in 14:41.

[9][10] His uncle, Nick Ovett, competed for Great Britain in the luge at the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics.